Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

As the automotive industry has evolved and advanced over the years, so have the priorities and desires of consumers as they search for new automobiles. Among their changing demands, many car shoppers, including Mid-Michigan drivers, now want something beyond the latest technologies and luxury amenities; they want an eco-friendly automobile. Ever at the ready and ever at the cutting edge, Honda has complied with the green desires of its customers by providing exceptional hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles that boast both eco-conscious efficiency and some of the very latest comforts and features the auto industry has to offer.

2018 Honda Accord Hybrid

What if you could take the 2018 North American Car of the Year and make it more efficient? Enter the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda is calling this model the “no-compromise hybrid” because it simply refuses to make sacrifices from power and efficiency to standard features and safety technologies the 2018 Accord Hybrid does not make any concessions.

It’s all about teamwork under the hood as the Honda Accord Hybrid manages a lithium-ion battery, in-line 4-cylinder engine, and AC synchronous permanent magnet electric motor to produce 212 total system horsepower at 6200 rpm.* Needless to say, quick acceleration will never be an issue.

Intelligent engineering is a hallmark of every Honda vehicle and the 2018 Accord Hybrid is proof positive, equipped with technology that promotes both power and efficiency. A 3-mode driving system works in conjunction with the Eco Assist System making real-time adjustments to the performance of the engine, continuously variable transmission (E-CVT), cruise control, and climate control system in order to improve fuel economy. When it’s all said and done, the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid achieves a remarkable, EPA-estimated 47 mpg across the board: city, highway, and combined.*

At the end of the day, this Honda hybrid still bares the legendary Accord name, which means high-quality craftsmanship, reliable performance, and outstanding value retention. As it was previously mentioned, the 2018 Accord Hybrid refuses to compromise, so even the base model includes features like deceleration selectors, auto high-beam headlights, 60/40 split fold-down rear seats, best-in-class trunk space*, and the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistive technologies.

2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid

Honda’s newest addition to its hybrid lineup is the Honda Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, available in all 50 states. It joins the Clarity Fuel Cell and Clarity Electric (both have limited availability) to complete Honda’s first vehicle series to offer multiple alternative fuel options. The Clarity Plug-in Hybrid offers drivers a premium-equipped sedan that doesn’t compromise performance or comfort for driving range–it contains it all.

With a 47-mile EPA rated all-electric range,* it has the highest range of any plug-in hybrid sedan on the market. The all-electric range is perfect for daily commutes, while the hybrid powertrain is optimal for long-distance travel– capable of an EPA rated 340-mile range with combined gas-electric.

The Clarity Plug-in Hybrid offers premium standard features for drivers to utilize. Safety features take the form of driver-assistive technologies, which includes the Honda Sensing® suite, LED exterior lighting, and more. Entertainment and convenience is offered through an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen interface with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, Smart Entry with push-button start, and a wealth of other features. Opting for the Touring trim adds even more premium features.

2018 Honda Clarity Electric

The Honda Clarity Electric sedan may only be currently available for lease to drivers in California and Oregon, but it offers a view of what Honda is capable of, as well as their overall vision of vehicles to come.

This all-electric model can be fully charged in just over three hours at 240 volts, and it can reach an 80 percent charge with a DC fast charging system in a mere 30 minutes. The Clarity Electric has an EPA range of 89 miles on a full charge, which is more than enough for many drivers to complete their daily commute, and then some. Full EPA fuel economy ratings are estimated at 126 city, 103 highway, and 114 combined MPGe.*

Not to be mistaken for its Clarity siblings (Plug-In Hybrid and Fuel Cell), the electric model features an unforgettable light signature with LED headlights and LED taillights, a low profile, and an exclusive 18-inch wheel design. However, its cabin offers the same characteristics found on board the other Clarity models when it comes to comfort, safety, interior space, and entertainment tech. This means features like the Honda Sensing® suite, Display Audio with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, dual-zone automatic climate control, and heated leather seats all come standard equipped.

2018 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell

With their ground-breaking Clarity Fuel Cell, Honda is inaugurating the next generation of sustainable automobiles. Available in select markets, the hydrogen-powered Clarity allows drivers to experience the freedom of the road like never before. The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell can be charged to 100% in just three to five minutes, and once you’re done charging, you’ll be able to drive up to an EPA-estimated 366 miles without producing any dangerous emissions.* Many once thought that cars with non-traditional fuel sources would limit drivers’ capabilities on the road, but the Clarity Fuel Cell is putting an end to that myth once and for all.

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell is equipped with ultra-light, aerodynamic frames and advanced technology inside the cabin. Notable features on board the Clarity Fuel Cell include a Head-Up Display that projects important information straight onto your windshield, as well as an ionized-air purifier known as the Plasmacluster.

The 2019 Honda Insight is the answer for drivers that desire the efficiency of a hybrid car, but don’t want the distinct, stand out styling that comes with most hybrid cars currently on the market. This all-new Insight aims to offer fuel efficiency that will be competitive against even the best in its segment.

Standard and available premium features come in the form of leather seating, an 8-inch Display Audio touchscreen with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, Honda LaneWatch™, the Honda Sensing™ suite of safety and driver-assistive technologies, and much more.

The 1999 Honda Insight became America’s first hybrid vehicle–10 years later, the 2019 Honda Insight is looking to make history again by redefining what drivers can expect from affordable hybrid cars.

Honda has a reputation for developing some of the most efficient vehicles of the past 40 years, so of course they were one of the first automakers to develop a hybrid hatchback and bring it to the drivers of Jackson in 1999.

The Insight was the first hybrid to be sold on U.S. soil, debuting a full seven months before the Toyota Prius. While Honda’s hybrid hatchback gained its fair share of fans, it was only a matter of time before hybrid powertrains found their way onto Honda’s already efficient lineup of vehicles.

The Insight was joined by a Civic Hybrid in 2002 for the 2003 model year, with the Accord Hybrid first hitting the streets in 2004 and running from 2005-2007.

Honda returned to the drawing board shortly after 2007 and began rethinking their hybrids for the changing auto market, and in 2009 the second-generation Insight hit the streets to critical acclaim. While the Civic and Accord Hybrid models would again return, they would be joined by a truly unique vehicle: the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car.

With these four vehicles and the addition of the Accord Plug-in Hybrid for the 2014 model year, Honda established themselves as an automaker with one of the most diverse selections of hybrid vehicles available, giving you plenty of options when it comes to being a fuel-conscious driver.

Most drivers have accepted the reality that fuel prices are likely never going to drop back down to what they were even a few years ago, and that means many people are shopping around for hybrids. The Honda hybrid car lineup is one of the most interesting and diverse in Michigan, giving drivers like you access to fuel-efficient powertrains in a wide variety of vehicles—even a sports car.

[1] Total system horsepower as measured by the peak, concurrent output of the two electric motors and gasoline engine. [2] 47 city/47 highway/47 combined mpg rating for Hybrid models with E-CVT. Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors. [3] Based on manufacturers’ data comparing non-luxury midsize sedan class at time of launch. [3] 110 combined miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) electric rating; 44 city/40 highway/42 combined MPG gasoline only rating. 47-mile maximum EV mode driving range rating. 340-mile combined gas-electric driving range rating. Ratings determined by EPA. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition and other factors. [4] 89 mile combined driving range rating. Ratings determined by EPA. Your range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition, and other factors. For additional information about EPA ratings, visit http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/label/learn-more-electric-label.shtml [5] Based on 2018 EPA range rating. Use for comparison purposes only. Your range will vary based on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, powertrain condition and other factors. [6] 55 city/49 highway/52 combined mpg rating for LX and EX trims. 51 city/45 highway/48 combined mpg rating for the Touring trim. Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery-pack age/condition and other factors.